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virus:DOS/Rovnix: genA
by Guest Bangaru BabuPopuri- 0 replies
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Hi every body, 2 weeks back MSE has detected some virus and prompted me for cleaning. Dyring cleaning it says unable to clean and prompted me that it will download Windows Defender off line to clean it and gone for a restart. after shutting down it hasn't restarted, the LEDs were glowing and the screen didn't turned on even after waiting for hours. Then I have to force stop by pressing the on button for a long time and started again. the virus is still present in the system. In another instant It has directed me for on line help which suggested me for boot repair. But my laptop doesn;t has the CD drive and I dont have copy o my windows 7 Home basic. Can some one help…
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Deleting snapdo: the feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable
by Guest DianeRazon- 0 replies
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I'm currently trying to uninstall Snap.do by getting rid of the Shopping Helper Smartbar and it's engine but when I try to uninstall it, a box comes up saying "the feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable" or to find an alternate path to the file 'Installer.msi' (which I can't find by searching through my pc). If there's another way of deleting the program or finding where the file is located, please do tell! Thanks Continue reading...
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What is: PAVA-5524918-40-96bc8c71-3ad4-46cb-be83-ea0c6eb54802.pdf virus scan failed
by Guest kathleenjm- 0 replies
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I've tried many fixes but I still always get this notice every time I try to download a PDF file, with my Windows XP: "PAVA-5524918-40-96bc8c71-3ad4-46cb-be83-ea0c6eb54802.pdf virus scan failed" . Sometimes it will let me save it to another location like the desktop, but then sometimes when I do that it doesn't show up as a PDF and won't open. I've tried changing the registry editor to modify the attachment to ScanWithAntiVirus to 1 I've tried going into Internet Properties and changing the security settings I've tried uninstalling old anti-virus software like Macaffe (although I'm not sure I got it all), and Microsoft Security Essentials when that ended for XP;…
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vsftp chroot issue
by Guest ulikabbq- 0 replies
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I have setup an ftp site and I have it working with one issue. I have tried to jail the users to the home dir, but I can't connect unless chroot_list_enabled=YES. Once I change this to NO then I am refused connection. This config allows me to connect but the users are not jailed. listen=YES anonymous_enable=NO local_enable=YES write_enable=YES local_umask=022 dirmessage_enable=YES xferlog_enable=YES connect_from_port_20=YES chroot_local_user=YES chroot_list_enable=YES chroot_list_file=/etc/vsftpd.chroot_list passwd_chroot_enable=YES secure_chroot_dir=/var/run/vsftpd/empty pam_service_name=vsftpd rsa_cert_file=/etc/ssl/private/vsftpd.pem pasv_enable=…
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Best books to learn linux inside out
by Guest carlriz- 0 replies
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I am interested in learning more about linux and how it works. What books would you recommend to start off, and what books would you recommend to build upon the first? Continue reading...
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How can I map multiple ports into one ?
by Guest NewtownGuy- 0 replies
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I'm using an RTSP server on Linux that opens a pair of ports each time there's a connection request. The problem is that it dynamically chooses that those ports over a wide range of port numbers, making a different choice each time, and does not have the ability to control the choice of port numbers. Unless I have only one of these RTSP servers and put it in a DMZ in my router, it's impossible to access it from the Internet. How can I configure iptables or something that runs on the Linux machine that hosts the RTSP server and translates a wide range of internal port numbers to a SINGLE externally accessible port number ? Thanks in advance for your help. Continue…
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problem to install firewall GreenSQL
by Guest Henze- 0 replies
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hello , i try to install the firewall Green Sql on Debian , but in the official website greensql.com i find that it is not free to install it ; but i did some research on net so i find a paquet .deb so i try widh it dpkg -i greensql-fw_1.3.0_amd64.deb dpkg: regarding greensql-containing fw_1.3.0_amd64.deb greensql-fw, pre-dependency problem: greensql-fw pre-depends on libevent-1.4-2 (> = 1.4.13-stable) dpkg: error processing greensql-fw_1.3.0_amd64.deb (- install): pre-dependency problem - not installed greensql-fw Errors were encountered while processing: greensql-fw_1.3.0_amd64.deb So what does mean this error ? there is no possibilty to get it for…
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X11 - same Modelines work differently
by Guest flowil- 0 replies
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Hi! I have a very difficult question regarding X11: It seems that I'm using a not well known Samsung 21" Monitor (1600x1200) so it is not recognized correctly. Without modifications the max. resolution is 1024x768 So I wrote a modeline for the xorg.conf Code: ModeLine "1600x1200" 165.00 1600 1712 1880 2160 1200 1203 1207 1245 -hsync +vsync It works fine with Ubuntu 10.04/12.04 and the propr. nvidia-driver 3.10 Now I tried Manjaro. Same issue with the monitor. I created a description file with the mentioned modeline. This resolution is used after logging in again, but with manjaro (no modifications - nuveau driver) the screen-image is shifted so…
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Best Buy guarantees $200 trade-in value when you bring your old iPhone and upgrade to a new...
by Guest Chuong H Nguyen- 0 replies
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Best Buy is offering a promotion that will give users a chance to bring in an old working iPhone and upgrade to a new iPhone 5s for free. The deal lasts through Sunday, May 11. Customers can bring in any working iPhone and get a $200 minimum guaranteed credit for their trade-in, which could then be applied to a new iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c. On top of that, there are also additional promotions going on for Sprint and Verizon subscribers. Those customers who bring in a working iPhone 4s or iPhone 5 could walk out with a new iPhone 5s and either a $50 or $100 Best Buy gift card on top of their trade in. Best Buy details how the promotion breaks down: Trade in a …
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Bitly alerts users of widespread account compromises, claims no accounts have been accessed
by Guest Chris Parsons- 0 replies
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If you've ever created an account for the url shortening service Bitly before, you'll want to listen up. Bitly has now announced via their blog that they have reason to believe that Bitly account credentials have been compromised and are suggesting users change their API keys and OAuth tokens. We have reason to believe that Bitly account credentials have been compromised. We have no indication at this time that any accounts have been accessed without permission. For our users' protection, we have taken proactive steps to ensure the security of all accounts, including disconnecting all users' Facebook and Twitter accounts. All users can safely reconnect these account…
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How to change the auto-lock time on your iPhone or iPad
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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The auto-lock feature on the iPhone and iPad lets you control how long you want the screen to stay on when the device isn't being used. The shorter the amount of time you set it for, the faster the screen will go off due to inactivity. A shorter auto-lock time will make your iPhone or iPad prompt for a passcode faster, which results in better security. Not to mention battery life can improve since the screen isn't on as often. Follow along and we'll show you how to edit your auto-lock settings. How to change how quickly your iPhone or iPad auto locks Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on General. Now choose the Auto-Lock option. Tap on the optio…
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Apple clarifies what it takes to hand over your data to the authorities
by Guest Chuong H Nguyen- 0 replies
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In an effort to become more transparent, Apple is outlining what data the company is able to provide to law enforcement when requested. In a detailed document, the iPhone-maker had revealed that it could provide data both on iCloud as well as on a password protected iPhone or iPad to law enforcement officials. According to the document, Apple says that it could provide information on its servers when required to do so "with a subpoena or greater legal process." This information includes a user's Apple ID and information associated with that ID, including transactions made on iTunes and the App Store as well as customer service records and history at Apple's retail an…
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Apple to reportedly acquire Beats for $3.2 billion
by Guest Andrew Martonik- 0 replies
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According to a report from the Financial Times, Apple is planning to announce an acquisition of well-known music company Beats for $3.2 billion as early as next week. Beats, well known for their high-priced but mid-range headphones, other audio accessories and now a streaming music service, is no stranger to tie-ups with other technology makers, including HTC. FT reports that the Beats staff will report directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook following the acquisition. Talks between the two companies are still ongoing, and details have yet to be finalized on the potential purchase. As is always the case with these sorts of deals, they could fall apart if everything isn't sett…
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Picture viewing
by Guest MikeJeffries- 0 replies
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I made my sis in law a copy of the pictures we took on vacation. I made the CD on an XP machine and she has a W8 system. All she sees is numbers. What does she need to see the pictures? Continue reading...
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Windows XP Continuation
by Guest MartinFPedersen- 0 replies
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There are a lot of businesses and medical facilities out there not to mention everyone with Windows XP on their computers. A lot of programs don't work unless they are on XP. Imagine if MICROSOFT would charge ALL XP users $50.00 to $100.00 a year just to keep their XP up and running. Everyone would be happy with a Win Win solution and MICROSOFT would make a killing for quite some time. I know I would and some others would pay a yearly price just to keep our computers the way we have them. Continue reading...
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Plan to buy a copy of windows 7 upgrade.
by Guest skip3119- 0 replies
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Plan to upgrade my windows XP computer to windows 7. I found the link that I can buy from. Question: Does this outfit sell LEGAL copy of the windows 7 upgrade? (Don't want to get cheated and lose my money.) http://www.softdirectworld.com/microsoft-windows-7-home-premium-1-pc-license-32-64bit/ Thank you very much for your help. Continue reading...
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When will Surface have a direct purchase app for HBO Go?
by Guest susangriffinzz- 0 replies
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When will Surface have a direct purchase app for HBO Go? Original title: HBO Go Continue reading...
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ASUS Vivotab Note 8, does not work touch screen in safe mode
by Guest AlexanderFrolov- 0 replies
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I was trying to enter in safe mode on my tablet, but touch screen does not work. How can I quit from this? Why Microsoft does not care about tablet pc? Continue reading...
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Activation Error Code: 0xC004C003
by Guest aljuhdi- 0 replies
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I have bought a new lenovo laptop without OS preinstalled and then bouth a Windows 8 Pro Eng Intl 1PK DSP OEI. I have successfully installed Windows 8, but when I try to activate it give me an error code 0xC004C003 The activation server determined that the specified product key has been blocked. I already try to browse from this community about this kind of error, but there is no solution for me. Is it caused by a secure boot or UEFI or something like that I don't know about? I have tried to disable secure boot, uefi enable and other in BIOS, but it didn't success. I have read about description in DVD box, that my Windows 8 is a system builder version, but i s…
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I can`t do "Trust this PC"
by Guest Anang Maruf- 0 replies
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I used Windows 8.1 . And I got some problems, so I decided to uninstall the Windows and got to Windows 8. Unfortunately, I couldn`t do "Trust this PC" on Action Center like what I have done on Windows 8.1 Even I have clicked "Trust this PC" for many times, it didn`t happen anything. I thought it was a bug or something. I don`t know. But I can log in to my PC with my Windows Account. And I have tried to log in to Live account, but I didn`t find about trusted device. What should I do to do "Trust this PC" ? Continue reading...
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Windows store app closes immediately when opens on one account, but not the other
by Guest Saksham Agarwal- 0 replies
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I run windows 8, and to update to 8.1, when i opened the windows store app, it just closed immediately, however it opened correctly a few days ago. Also some other apps such as skydrive, bing and weather can't connect to the internet. Also the store app worked completly fine with another account now. What might be the problem with my account? Please help. Continue reading...
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I loved you. Why do you hate me
by Guest chris.streich- 0 replies
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Why. Why do you do this to me. I have been a bastion against Apple. I have helped you infiltrate business. I have been there. But you, like the abusive relationship I have always been in, could not help but throw another log in the fire. I have fought long enough. If you want me to learn something new,Ubuntu wins. It has been a long road, but now we must part. Goodbye old friend. I dont even know you anymore. Tablets are ****. Didn't see that coming? Really? Chris Streich Continue reading...
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how to enlarge the fonts in windows 8
by Guest aldonagrinius- 0 replies
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Original Title:How do I enlarge the text for my failing eyes? I've got a 23" Monitor but since I installed MS8, I just can't read the text without putting my nose about 4" from the screen. Is something in settings I can use to enlarge the fonts or text or something? My LApTOP IS 15.5 INCHES ...I AM FINDING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO READ MORE THAN HALF OF WHAT I FIND ON THE NET...I FOLLOWED SOME INSTRUCTIONS AND MANAGED TO ENLARGE FONT ON MY HOMEPAGE BUT THE REST WERE DISAPPOINTINGLY UNAFFECTED...THIS IS DRIVING ME CRAXY....I KNOW THAT THE 7 INCH SCREENS ON THE KOBO ANKINDLE READERS CAN ENLARGE SO WHY CAN'T THIS LAPTOP...aCER E1-522-5603 I realize that i'm in COMPUTER …
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All folders in my computer has become write protected.
by Guest rodneymm- 0 replies
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Hi, I have a Dell Studio 15 laptop with Windows 7 Premium pre-installed. After the recent update (of which restore point was not created), my computer has 'write protected' every folder! This is freaking me out. Opening 'properties' shows read only attribute filled blue (Actually it's not checked. Have a look at the image).I tried to modify it through properties, it doesn't change, no matter how many times I try. Some Problems I face:- * Folders can be copied to pen drive but not from it. * After copying even pen drive became Write protected.(Now I even can't format it. It says 'The disk is write protected') What I tried: * Tried diskpart and simila…
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control panel not showing all installed applications
by Guest nithinrahul- 0 replies
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hi i cant uninstall most aof the installed apps on my system i dont have a restore point and I've tried the safe mode but problem still persists help me out Continue reading...